State-of-the-art survey of multimode fiber optic wavelength division multiplexingOptical wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) systems, with signals transmitted on different wavelengths through a single fiber, can have increased information capacity and fault isolation properties over single wavelength optical systems. This paper describes a typical WDM system. Also, a state-of-the-art survey of optical multimode components which could be used to implement the system is made. The components to be surveyed are sources, multiplexers, and detectors. Emphasis is given to the demultiplexer techniques which are the major development components in the WDM system.
Document ID
19830052752
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Spencer, J. L. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)